Liberal MP Anthony Rota Beats Out Regan to Become Speaker in Minority Parliament

Liberal MP Anthony Rota speaks after being elected as the Speaker of the House of Commons on Dec. 5, 2019. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

OTTAWA—Liberal MP Anthony Rota has been elected Speaker of the House of Commons, beating out fellow Liberal Geoff Regan, who was Speaker during the last session of Parliament and wanted to continue.

Rota, 58, represents the northern Ontario riding of Nipissing-Timiskaming and was a deputy speaker in the last Parliament.